Vibration Damper, Removing And Installing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Counterhold - Vibration Damper:T10355

Fig 1: Counterhold - Vibration Damper T10355
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Wrench - 21mm:T40263

Fig 2: Identifying Wrench - 21mm
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Adapter:T40314

Fig 3: Adapter T40314
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Vibration Damper Assembly Tool:T10531

Fig 4: Assembly Tool Set T10531
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Individual Components of the Vibration Damper Assembly Tool:T10531 :

Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Counterhold Tool:T10531/1
Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Tensioning Pins:T10531/2
Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Turning Over Tool:T10531/3
Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - Knurled Nut:T10531/4

The vibration damper bolt -A- connects the vibration damper -1-, the timing chain sprocket -2- and the crankshaft -3- with each other. Before removing the bolt the chain sprocket must be secured to the crankshaft as described as follows.

Fig 5: Locating Vibration Damper Bolt
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